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Internal emails reveal that ICE agents collaborated with Iranian government officials to deport over 100 Iranian nationals, directing the flights while the United States planned for wartime action against Iran during the Twelve-Day War. The coordination marked a policy reversal from previous protection given to Iranians in the U.S., and activists criticized the timing as particularly cruel. The documents show high pressure from Trump administration officials regarding these deportation efforts.

Asian shares were mostly lower on Tuesday as worries about rising oil prices and inflation offset the positive sentiment generated by robust corporate earnings reports. Specific markets saw mixed results, including Japan's Nikkei 225 sinking 2.5% and South Korea’s Kospi losing 1.6%. Oil prices rose after a brief respite, driven by concerns as the deadline for an agreement to end the war with Iran approaches.

Brent crude rose above $90 a barrel after the two-month period for negotiating peace talks regarding the US-Israel conflict with Iran expired. With no end to the conflict in sight, Iran stated it would adopt a more aggressive stance if negotiations with the US fail, while Donald Trump demanded Tehran surrender.

Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it gets in the way of US-Iran negotiations. These remarks were made amid talks between Oman, a Gulf state, and Tehran regarding a provisional arrangement to manage the Strait of Hormuz.

The article analyzes Donald Trump's tendency to shift blame when things go wrong, describing it as a strategy of being responsible for nothing while remaining in charge of everything. Examples provided include blaming Joe Biden for economic issues and insisting that vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was caused by poor workmanship. Furthermore, he frames his stance on Iran as correcting opportunities squandered by earlier presidents regarding Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

An Iranian psychologist, Seyed Ahmad Seyedabdollahi, posted an English-language video addressing President Donald Trump and urging him to support protesters in Iran. Subsequently, he was arrested by authorities, interrogated, and convicted by the Branch One of the Borujen Revolutionary Court for "engaging in media activities against national security," receiving a seven-month prison sentence. His relatives reported that during his detention, he faced sustained pressure and alleged denial of family contact or legal access.

The US plans to roll out unprecedented economic measures against Iran, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This move is described as intensifying the Trump administration’s effort to compel Tehran's capitulation through financial pressure. Bloomberg detailed these emerging plans via Stuart Livingstone-Wallace.

President Donald Trump claimed that the US has "total control over the Hormuz Strait," amid deadlocked negotiations involving Washington and Tehran. Economically, focus is on US consumer prices data for July, as high oil prices raise concerns about possible interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Market analysis of these factors was provided during The Opening Trade.

Trump claimed total control of Hormuz and demanded that Iran pay reparations as the standoff deepens. The dueling positions staked out by Washington and Tehran show significant distance between the two sides, even while both discussed winding down regional hostilities.

Shrinking regional oil stockpiles held by China’s independent refiners in Shandong province may spur increased buying of Iranian crude oil. This potential surge is expected to offer Tehran a needed boost after experiencing a period of slow sales.

Iran promoted a hardline ex-commander as its top security official, changing its national defense leadership. Tehran stated it was nearly close to a deal with Oman regarding shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but affirmed there have been no negotiations with the US. Ryan Bohl discussed this impasse in an interview with Abeer Abu Omar from Bloomberg.

Iranian state media reported that Tehran could attempt to block U.S. and Israeli shipments from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, intending to reopen the waterway to commercial traffic. Furthermore, members of Iran’s parliament are reviewing a proposed bill aimed at blocking “hostile” vessels from passing through this choke point.

Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement to establish a commercial route in the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts say it will not resolve broader regional disputes. Iran has threatened Gulf nations if the US launches new strikes, while the US aims to reopen the strait and claims of success are becoming harder to achieve, according to a former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a darkened car at a secret location in Tehran but did not see him. The encounter involved Pezeshkian being taken to the site without visual confirmation of Khamenei's presence.

Iran and Oman have agreed on a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are finalizing arrangements for jointly managing the passage. Iran claims de facto control of the strait since the US and Israel launched a war against the country on February 28. US President Donald Trump has stated Tehran is keen to reopen the route.

Trump states that discussions with Iran are 'very good,' with Tehran eager for a deal, and threatens a hard strike if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. He emphasized the importance of reopening the Strait 'very soon' to avoid military action.

The US president faces few good options to exit a war he once said would end swiftly with the Islamic republic’s surrender. Trump is trapped between escalation and an Iran deal on Tehran’s terms.

Asian stocks are set to advance following optimism about a potential interim deal between Washington and Tehran, which has eased energy supply concerns and pushed US stocks to record highs.

Trump is angry and struggles to understand Iran's defiant leaders. Mourners in Tehran held a funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in an airstrike that started the U.S.-Iran war in February.

The article argues that Israel faces greater challenges than Iran, as Trump pursues unstable agreements. It claims Iran remains unafraid of US threats and will not concede, while deals involving Gaza and Lebanon offer limited progress but allow terror groups to persist.

Oil prices fell as US Treasury secretary Bessent indicated an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude dropped 4% following the announcement.

Israel destroyed Tehran's Rafi-Nia synagogue in an air strike on April 7. The synagogue was part of one of the Middle East's largest Jewish communities outside Israel and served as more than just a place of worship.

President Donald Trump warned that ongoing negotiations with Iran are the 'last chance' to end a five-month conflict. Oil prices rose as Tehran denied engaging in negotiations.

US stocks near record high with the S&P500 approaching an all-time peak, while oil prices decline. Trump claims Iran talks are underway, but Washington and Tehran have conflicting accounts of the talks' status.

US president says talks with Iran are under way, warning the negotiations are Tehran's 'last chance' to secure a deal. Tehran denies the existence of such US-Iran talks.

Trump claims US-Iran negotiations are ongoing despite Iranian denials, stating Iran has a final opportunity to address issues related to the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear programme before facing a threat of 'decapitation.'

Diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran collapsed after Tehran denied negotiations, with President Donald Trump labeling Iran's leaders as 'unbelievably duplicitous.' Iran is pursuing a 'pressure points' strategy to reduce regional and economic costs of its control over the Strait of Hormuz, while the US threatens a blockade until a deal or 'Total Surrender' is achieved.

Oil prices remained steady after their largest weekly drop as President Donald Trump stated his latest offer to Tehran is their 'last chance' and expressed expectation for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen fully.

US President Donald Trump stated Iran has a 'last chance' to reach an agreement with Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the five-month conflict. He claimed negotiations are ongoing despite Tehran's denial of direct talks.

President Donald Trump stated that new talks between Washington and Tehran are Iran's 'last chance' to make a deal and avoid an escalation of U.S. strikes. The president emphasized this as a pivotal moment during the ongoing 5-month-old Iran conflict.

President Trump warned Iran that it has a 'last chance' to reach a peace deal with the U.S. or face 'decapitation.' He stated the talks are 'not very complex' and will proceed quickly.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated Iran faces 'decapitation' if it does not agree to a deal, offering Tehran one last chance to resolve the conflict. He reiterated a threat to launch a major attack on Iran and criticized its leadership as 'unbelievably duplicitous'.

President Trump claims talks with Iran are expected to resume on Monday, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran disputes this, stating there are no planned direct talks with the White House, only discussions with Oman.

Uncertainty remains over US-Iran negotiations as President Donald Trump claims talks are underway, while Tehran denies any planned discussions but states it is in talks with Oman.

The article discusses competing narratives in Tehran regarding Iran's post-war recovery. It highlights uncertainty about who will influence the country's future after conflict.

Iran denied President Trump's claim that U.S.-Iran negotiations would begin today, stating it had no plans for direct talks with the U.S. Trump asserted a 'deal is imminent,' but Tehran rejected this assertion.

Iran denied President Trump's claim that U.S.-Iran negotiations would begin today, stating it had no plans for direct talks with the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the resumption of negotiations with Iran after canceling a planned military strike. Trump stated talks would begin the following afternoon without setting a deadline, while Iran has not yet confirmed participation.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against Iran but has withdrawn at the last minute. The article highlights a pattern of escalation followed by de-escalation regarding Iran.

US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran is imminent, with negotiations set to begin on Monday. Tehran urges the US to honour the MoU.